Regulatory
Cambodia — oil import rules
These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Cambodia-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.
Open to private trade2
Restricted1
Blocked0
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Product-by-product
- Crude oilRESTRICTED
- Restricted — government/monopoly routeSmall Block A offshore production (Apsara field, KrisEnergy operated, has been in suspended/wind-down status); planned Sihanoukville refinery never reached operations. CNPA licensing required.
- Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradeMME importer/marketer licence required. Most refined product imported from Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
- LPGALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradeLicence required: mme_license.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import crude oil into Cambodia?
- Small Block A offshore production (Apsara field, KrisEnergy operated, has been in suspended/wind-down status); planned Sihanoukville refinery never reached operations. CNPA licensing required.
- Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Cambodia?
- MME importer/marketer licence required. Most refined product imported from Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
- Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Cambodia regulations?
- Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Cambodia are gated against these rules automatically.